1891/1921 BOBL S.7 - FULL Topic

This league will use dual seasons, beginning with 1885 (the first season in the database) and 1915. It will progress from there to 1886/1916, then 1887/1917, and so on. Currently, we are about to begin the 1891/1921 season. We are using the 16 franchises from the 1921 season. You can come up with your own mascot/team name, but must use the true city name and stadium for your franchise, again using 1921 as the reference point. We use WIS league E, so that we get 162 games and have 4 playoff teams. League affiliation will reflect RL, divisions are determined geographically.

I would love to see the league run long enough to mirror some of the other RL evolution of the game, such as franchises relocating to new cities (starting in the 50’s), expansion (beginning in the 60’s), and the introduction of the DH (in the 70’s). If I can gather a group of owners dedicated enough to go 30+ seasons this way, then we’ll move forward with those changes in each corresponding season. That’s looking way, way ahead, though. Right now we have 10 of 16 original owners coming back for season 5, and only 1 opening to fill, so I’ll just start by filling and running this season...

We have an opening for a new owner. We are set to begin the draft for season 5, and this team owns the 5th pick in round 1, with the 3rd pick in all subsequent rounds. Below is what the roster looks like going into this off-season. You can make cuts from the below at your own discretion and can begin setting things up as you like for seasons to come.

We have 10 of 16 original owners coming back for season 5, and only need to replace this team's owner. This team is a bit of a project for someone who is up to the challenge, but you'd be coming in at a good time to make changes. Team is heavy on pitching (Clarkson, Buffinton, Baldwin, etc.) which could be strategically traded to fit your needs. King Kelly and Baby Doll Jacobson will anchor the lineup for several years. You can use this upcoming lottery pick to begin re-shaping them into your own mold.

In response to your questions:
1. Yes. There are quite a few guys from this era (Babe Ruth, anyone?) who switch from pitchers to position players, or vice-versa. You retain rights to the player as long as you like while they switch back-and-forth.
2. It is 25 players per active roster, not including guys on IR. There is no limit on IR, so you could have 25 players plus 4-5 guys (or more) on IR in any given season.

We have an opening for two new owners. We are closing out Season #6, and mid-way thru the draft for season #7. Below is what the roster looks like so far going into this season #7. Note that as of this year, we maintain 29-man rosters, with any four players of your choice assigned to Triple-A from year-to-year. There are no fictional players used, only real players from the current season in play (it will be 1891 and 1921 coming up).

We have 8 of 16 original owners coming back for season 7. This Philadelphia franchise just completed a 99-win season, and is set for a good run next season as well. So it's a solid team already, with plenty of room for personalization as a new owner sees fit.

1890/1920 Philadelphia (AL)

Shibe Park

Farrell, Duke - C

Gharrity, Patsy - C

Hargrave, Bubbles – C

Konetchy, Ed - 1B

Werden, Perry - 1B

Collins, Eddie - 2B
Donnelly, Jim - 3B

Reilly, Charlie - 3B

Shindle, Billy - 3B

Glasscock, Jack – SS

Wheelock, Bobby - SS

Brown, Tom - OF

Ely, Bones - OF

Hooper, Harry - OF

Johnson, Spud - OF

Mann, Les – OF
Neis, Bernie - OF

Van Haltren, George - OF

Benton, Rube - P

Carlson, Hal - P

Caruthers, Bob - P

Hutchison, Bill - P
Jones, Percy - P

McGill, Willie – P

McWeeny, Doug – P

Rettger, George – P

Shocker, Urban - P

The Boston franchise won the World Series in season 5, and may make a repeat appearance this season having the most wins of any franchise heading into the playoffs. The roster is pretty stout for several more seasons.